Temples Live in Shenzhen | Aug 26 | MAO Livehouse Sea World

British psychedelic-rock four-piece Temples bring their shimmering, kaleidoscopic sound to Shenzhen on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, for one night at MAO Livehouse Sea World. A standout on the live indie music Shenzhen 2026 calendar — Temples are best known for tracks like Shelter Song, Sun Structures, and Certainty.

About Temples

Temples formed in Kettering, England in 2012 and quickly became one of the UK's most acclaimed modern psych-rock bands. Their 2014 debut album Sun Structures was named Album of the Year by NME, and they've continued to evolve their sound across Volcano (2017), Hot Motion (2019), and Exotico (2023). Their live shows are immersive — driving bass, jangly guitars, swirling keys, and singer/guitarist James Bagshaw's distinctive vocal harmonies.

Songs to expect on the Shenzhen setlist:

• Shelter Song — the dreamy 2014 debut single
• Sun Structures — the title track from their breakout album
• Certainty — a fan-favourite from Volcano
• Hot Motion — the propulsive title track from 2019
• Gamma Ray — from the 2023 album Exotico

When and Where Is the Temples Shenzhen Concert?

One night only:

• Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Doors open at 19:30, show starts at 20:30. MAO Livehouse Sea World is in Shekou, Nanshan — Shenzhen's premier mid-sized live music venue. Expect a 90-minute headline set with strong bar service and a standing-room crowd of around 500.

Tickets and Pricing for Temples Shenzhen Concert

Tickets via Damai (大麦), Maoyan (猫眼), and the venue's official WeChat mini-program. Pricing typically RMB 220-280 presale / RMB 280-320 door. Early-bird discounts often available via the venue's official channels.

Who Should Attend the Temples Shenzhen Concert

• Expat and bilingual fans of UK indie, psych, and alt-rock
• Temples fans who've been waiting for them to finally return to China
• Livehouse regulars who appreciate MAO's sound and atmosphere
• Anyone who loves Tame Impala, Pond, or MGMT-style modern psychedelic rock

How to Get to MAO Livehouse Sea World

MAO Livehouse is at Sea World Square, Shekou, Nanshan District — easy to reach from anywhere in Shekou or Houhai.

• Metro: Line 2 to Sea World Station (海上世界站), Exit A — 5-minute walk
• By taxi/Didi: Set destination to "深圳南山区海上世界广场 MAO Livehouse"
• From Houhai / Nanshan central: 15 minutes by Didi; from Futian ~25 minutes

Shekou has plenty of dinner and drink options before and after — make a night of it.

Temples Live in Shenzhen — Wednesday, August 26, 2026. MAO Livehouse Sea World. Psychedelic indie-rock, Shekou-style.